Regulatory
REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Advocacy An estimated 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime The numbers tell a sobering story. Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. An estimated two in five Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and about one in four Canadians… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Advocacy UPDATE on Special Chemical Precursors Bulletin August 2023 Health Canada has been in communication with the United States (US) to discuss the implementation of their request regarding Class B chemical precursors (acetone, ethyl ether, hydrochloric acid, methyl ethyl ketone, sulphuric acid and toluene). The Chemical Precursors Section of the… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 28, 2023
Advocacy Coalition for Food Safety holding a webinar on Whole Genome Sequencing The Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition (CSCPSC) will hold a WGS webinar on September 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Anyone interested in attending should let us know by Wednesday September 6th by sending an email to… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 21, 2023
Advocacy Section 71 CMP 2023 Information Session The Government of Canada published the Notice with respect to certain substances under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) ─ 2023 on June 24, 2023, in the Canada Gazette, Part I, pursuant to Section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. You are… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023
Advocacy Final message from Get Updates on COVID-19 subscription service After three years and over 10 million email notifications sent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada is stopping the Get Updates on COVID-19 subscription service. Updates to T-4-130 Labeling requirements for fertilizers and supplements Please be advised… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 7, 2023
Advocacy Participate in Tree Check Month and learn how to protect Canada’s plant health This August, during Tree Check Month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency calls on everyone in Canada to join forces and actively contribute to the protection of Canada’s plants and trees. Find out how you can participate… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 31, 2023
Advocacy Bilingual labels required in Canada from coast to coast to coast Two major recalls regarding energy drinks have recently happened. Although we were surprised that Health Canada did not object to some of the trade names used, the focus seems to have been on label compliance and the lack… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 24, 2023
Advocacy Food sector fully funded training program for your supervisors Food Processing Skills Canada has launched Skills Training Across Canada for food and beverage manufacturing industry employers. This new and free program is your solution to upskilling current supervisors and developing workforce talent. Avian influenza A(H5N1) and the continuing outbreak… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 2023
Advocacy New substances notification and Ministerial Conditions All substances new to Canada must follow the Canadian Environmental Protection Act’s (CEPA) New Substances Notification Regulations (NSN), which also cover drug, cosmetic and food ingredients (unless the substance appears on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or the temporary Revised In-Commerce List (R-ICL)).… Read More
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REGULATORY NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 10, 2023
Advocacy This week is Operation Safe Drive Week The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 9-15 as this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week. Throughout that week, law enforcement officers in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle… Read More